FC Augsburg Captain Gouweleeuw's Return Possible After Hand Surgery

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw underwent successful hand surgery, raising hopes for his participation in Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, captain of FC Augsburg, recently had surgery on a broken hand sustained during a match against VfB Stuttgart.
The operation was successful, and the team has not ruled out his potential return for the upcoming Bundesliga match against 1. FC Heidenheim.
Gouweleeuw has been a key player this season, appearing in 17 of Augsburg's 18 Bundesliga matches so far.
Augsburg faces defensive challenges for Saturday's game, with Cedric Zesiger suspended and Keven Schlotterbeck's fitness still uncertain.
The match against Heidenheim is significant, as a win could extend Augsburg's lead over the relegation zone to 11 points.